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AJP chats with… Verity Boustead
Verity is a student Covid vaccine preparer, helped launch a new journal and while she’s “no MasterChef”, she makes a mean loaded nachos! Getting to know the new NAPSA President …
Recall underway
Consumer concerns over difficulties contacting manufacturer after Philips initiates a recall of some of its CPAP and other devices The Therapeutic Goods Administration has issued updated advice about the ongoing …
Pharmacists sick of medical certificate stoush
Comments from the RACGP head that pharmacists advertise absence from work certificates “as if it’s like toothpaste” are unsubstantiated, says leader Absence from work certificates issued by community pharmacists are …
The week in review
PBS compliance, pharmacy COVID-19 vaccination and a multimillion-dollar API takeover bid dominated headlines this week… Governments this week have flagged ramping up pharmacist involvement in the COVID-19 vaccination rollout, with …
The children’s asthma conundrum
Pediatric asthma care in Australia remains disjointed, with marked differences in post-discharge care, management and knowledge, a new survey reveals A cross-sectional survey of 502 hospital nursing and medical staff …
Arthritis drug shortage looms
TGA working with wholesalers to restrict available Actemra stock to community pharmacies and hospitals as stocks dwindle Australia faces a shortage of arthritis drug Actemra (tocilizumab) following recommendation by the …
New PI warning incoming
Pfizer to add warning to vaccine PI on heart-related adverse events The TGA is currently working with Pfizer to add a warning statement to the Product Information (PI) of its …
‘It’s a win for the team.’
Josh Lee from Armidale wins this year’s Most Outstanding Community Pharmacist award Josh Lee, Pharmacist in Charge at Mountview Pharmacy in Armidale, NSW, has been recognised with the Most Outstanding …
Government responds to compliance confusion
Department of Health commits to working with pharmacists following complaints about its crackdown on PBS compliance The Federal Department of Health has reassured pharmacists it is committed to working with …
The top ten
What were our readers viewing over the previous month? Regulatory issues, errors and complaints about prices or work conditions lead the way in our list of the top ten stories …
Call to arms
Review findings highlight the vital role pharmacists can play in opioid stewardship Findings from a new review show that pharmacists are ideally positioned to promote and implement effective opioid stewardship—providing …
Looking to the future
SHPA report recommends boosting collaborative prescribing and specialised roles, and strategies to combat the negative image of community pharmacy on careers The Society of Hospital Pharmacy’s new report – Pharmacy …
